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Community Energy Boost Grant
$5,000
Energize Connecticut
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 1, 2026

This initiative provides funding to Connecticut-based nonprofits, community organizations, and municipalities to promote energy efficiency programs through grassroots outreach and education efforts.

Energy
Nonprofits
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to support high-growth companies and foster innovation through technology commercialization and strategic partnerships.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chemical Process Systems (CPS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding for researchers and organizations to advance innovative chemical and biochemical processes that improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in various industries, including manufacturing and energy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Building Decarbonization Grant Program
$4,000,000
City of Seattle
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding to building owners in Seattle for projects that reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in large buildings, with a focus on supporting multifamily housing and nonprofit facilities serving underserved communities.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Dark Sky Grant Program
$500
Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides funding to residents and businesses in Westmont, Illinois, for home and property improvements that promote responsible lighting practices to reduce light pollution and enhance nighttime visibility.

Environment
Individuals
Business Energy Retrofit Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and certain nonprofits in the Iron Range area for energy efficiency upgrades to reduce costs and improve sustainability.

Energy
Small businesses
Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i)
$300,000
Exelon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2035

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that promote the use of clean alternative fuels in transportation, including vehicle purchases, infrastructure development, and innovative technologies.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Driving a Cleaner Illinois VW Electric Trucks Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in Illinois to replace older diesel freight trucks with new all-electric models, aiming to reduce air pollution in designated priority areas.

Environment
State governments
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) : Renewable Energy Systems Grant
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and small rural businesses for implementing renewable energy projects and improving energy efficiency.

Energy
Small businesses
Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in Trkiye
$750,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations working to enhance Türkiye's civilian nuclear energy infrastructure while ensuring compliance with international safety and nonproliferation standards.

Energy
Nonprofits
Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations for activities that help reduce the costs associated with licensing advanced nuclear reactors, promoting innovation and commercialization in clean energy technologies.

Energy
State governments
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Grant Program
$5,909,575
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, municipalities, and private businesses in Vermont for projects that replace or upgrade diesel vehicles and equipment with electric alternatives to reduce harmful emissions and promote cleaner transportation technologies.

Environment
City or township governments
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
$24,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible entities for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations in Illinois, with a focus on promoting equitable access to EV infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Energy Center Grant
$6,000,000
BIRD Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between U.S. and Israeli companies, academic institutions, and research organizations focused on innovative technologies in fossil fuels, energy storage, and the energy-water nexus.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Energy Audit Fund
Contact for amount
Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides financial assistance for energy audits to help New Hampshire's agricultural producers and rural small businesses improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) - Ground Vehicle System Center
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2027

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects from various organizations to advance Army technologies in ground vehicle systems, focusing on areas like power, mobility, and survivability.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education